For Steve and Beverly Spivey, building a weekend retreat at Lake Martin has always been about more than a beautiful view. The Troy, Alabama couple envisioned a place where their family could build on traditions, weekends could stretch into lifelong memories and where three generations could …
Hitting their peak at the end of summer, peaches are a delicate fruit with deliciously sweet and juicy flesh, paper-thin skin and a texture ranging from fuzzy to quite smooth. Originally culti…
Aged 12 years and finished in two distinct oak casks, Balvenie DoubleWood Single Malt Scotch is a reflection of craftsmanship and balance. Matured first in traditional American oak barrels and…
For Steve and Beverly Spivey, building a weekend retreat at Lake Martin has always been about more than a beautiful view. The Troy, Alabama couple envisioned a place where their family could build on traditions, weekends could stretch into lifelong memories and where three generations could …
Recent sales data surprises to the upside
For Tyler and Cindy Bullock, the laid-back lifestyle of Lake Martin has always been a welcome escape from the pace of city life. For years, the Georgia couple made regular drives from Atlanta …
Every boater should know how to tie off their craft in a number of situations: alongside a dock, in a wet slip or beached. But a quick glance along any public dock – say outside one of Lake Ma…
There’s nothing quite like spending a summer Saturday cruising across Lake Martin and enjoying a little friendly competition. But the annual Poker Run offers more than just fun with friends – …
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There’s nothing quite like Labor Day on Lake Martin. From scenic boat rides to grills firing up along the shoreline, the long weekend brings families together for one last summer celebration.
Armed with nothing more than a swim cap and goggles, one Alabama woman achieved a rare and extraordinary feat by completing the legendary 21-mile swim across the English Channel –an accomplish…
Most people wouldn’t guess it, but the secretive Brown Thrasher is the most accomplished singing bird in North America, able to make thousands of different calls. These large songbirds are year-round residents here in the Lake Martin Area, so you can enjoy their calls every day of the year.
You would think a bird called a “Prairie Warbler” would live on the prairie.
One of the first − and most strikingly beautiful − trees to bloom each spring in the Lake Martin area is the Eastern Redbud, or Judas tree.
While the Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run may be the highlight of summer for many, for one man it represents something much deeper – a tradition he shared with his wife that he continues to honor year after year.
The historic fire tower at Smith Mountain has received a new name, dedicated to the individual who had a dream and passion to bring the iconic destination to life for thousands to enjoy.
For many children, a week at Children’s Harbor summer camp is nothing short of magical. It’s a chance to experience Lake Martin and the freedom of carefree summer days– surrounded by friends w…
